Teacher of Design Thinking
HD Qingdao School
Qingdao
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- August 2018
- Apply by:
- 2 February 2018
Job overview
The Opportunity
HD Qingdao, the latest addition to the Hurtwood House China family of schools, is seeking to appoint an outstanding Design Thinking Teacher to our founding team. This is a unique opportunity to join a prestigious bilingual school, in an inspiring environment, and with the collegiate support of the Hurtwood House family in China and the UK.
The School
Opening in August 2018, HD Qingdao is located on a prestigious 70,000m2 site within the City’s new Wanda Oriental Movie Metropolis – a US$7billion development, transforming Qingdao into Shandong’s new economic centre. Designed in the architectural style of a traditional British boarding school, HD Qingdao will grow to accommodate 2,000 students aged 3-18. Like the other schools within the Hurtwood House China family (Beijing, Ningbo & Shanghai), HD Qingdao will deliver a unique dual immersion curriculum, blending the best of the Chinese National Curriculum with British education.
The Person
We want our Design Thinking Teacher to be someone who:
- can deliver well-planned, engaging and creative learning experiences for their students.
- can deliver an appropriately broad, balanced, relevant and differentiated curriculum for all pupils in their care.
- always set high expectations, which inspire motivate and challenge students
- ensures excellent pastoral care.
- contributes to the co-curricular programme and whole-school activities in a committed and enthusiastic manner.
- works co-operatively and supportively with all members of staff
- is prepared to go the extra mile.
How to Apply
In order to apply, please click on the Apply Now button beneath the advert text - here you will be able to download an application form. After considering the details of the candidate information pack, complete all sections of the application form including the supporting statement that sets out your interest in this position, how you meet the requirements of the role and your ambitions for the school. Completed application forms should be submitted to TES via the “My Completed Application” section by the closing date.
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd February 2018
Preliminary discussions with candidates will take place in early January. First round interviews will take place on a rolling basis and early application is therefore advised. Shortlisted candidates will be notified, and final round interviews arranged accordingly.
Hurtwood House China reserves the right to appoint before the closing date.
Please contact Philippa Ibbs on +44 207 788 7937 or ibbs.philippa@hurtwoodhousecn.com should you have any questions or wish to arrange an informal discussion about this role.
Safeguarding
HD Qingdao is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff to respect this commitment. The post is subject to an appropriate criminal background check and satisfactory reference checks.
Attached documents
About HD Qingdao School
- HD Qingdao School
- Xingguang Dao, Dongfang Yingdu, Xi Hai An Xin Qu, Qingdao
- Shandong
- 266000
- China
HD Qingdao opened in August 2018 with the launch of the Primary section of the School with the Secondary phase following in 2020. The School is located on Xingguang Island, in the West Coast area of the City and is part of the new Wanda Oriental Movie Metropolis - a US$7billion project, creating a new economic centre for the region and the world’s largest entertainment infrastructure development.
HD Qingdao is an important addition to the region, offering an outstanding international education that blends the best of British and Chinese curricula on a beautiful campus. The architectural design of the School is based on the British boarding style, with red brick as its predominant feature. The campus occupies a substantial site and will eventually accommodate up to 2000 students.
The curriculum at HD Qingdao will offer a broad range of opportunities designed to develop intellectual growth, physical and emotional health, artistic endeavours, creativity and service to others. As with other HD Schools, HD Qingdao is committed to fostering genuinely bilingual and bicultural students, enabling them to gain competency in Mandarin and English, as well as preparing them culturally for life in an increasingly interconnected world. In addition to supporting students to become bilingual, the low pupil to teacher ratio will enable HD Qingdao to deliver a highly personalised approach to learning.
In keeping with our partner school, Hurtwood House, HD Qingdao’s ethos, values and curriculum will help foster a strong, supportive school community. Hurtwood House has the strongest reputation for film, theatre and performing arts of any school in the UK, and therefore the proximity of HD Qingdao to the Movie Metropolis provides additional opportunities for the School and its students.
Joining HD Qingdao, and by extension the Hurtwood House China family of schools, is an opportunity to play a part in one of the most exciting educational projects of our time. We are leading the way in the provision of a bilingual and bicultural education to Chinese nationals, within a Chinese context, and with the support of an exceptional UK brand.
Joining HD Qingdao as a teacher will be exceptionally rewarding; you can expect to play a significant part in shaping the School’s future, and contributing to the development of one of the best bilingual learning environments in China. The blend of Chinese and international experts within our schools creates a creative and progressive environment, in which staff are constantly sharing ideas, reflecting on their practice, and thus developing professionally.
We recognise that the success of HD Qingdao depends on the quality, wellbeing, and motivation of our staff. International leaders and teachers can therefore expect an excellent set of benefits, including
- a highly competitive salary and expatriate package.
- a commitment to professional development.
- a dedicated and passionate human resources and support team, committed to making life in China as comfortable as possible.
- opportunities to contribute to Hurtwood House China group-level strategy and practice.
- career progression opportunities that arise from being part of a rapidly expanding education group in a dynamic market.
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